Some sessions you walk away from knowing something special just happened. The latest recording dates at VSOP Studios in Chicago were exactly that — a room full of serious talent, serious energy, and music that feels genuinely alive. The session brought together an extraordinary group of musicians for background vocal and guitar overdub work. Gathered in the room: Dario Cohen, Mike Harvey, Rob Mathes, Matt Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that Josh Spinner, a rising indie artist from Chicago, has joined the C Sharp Consulting family. At just 21 years old, Josh has already built something rare in today’s music landscape: a genuine connection with his audience that extends far beyond a single listen or a casual show attendance. Josh’s music lives at the intersection of pop and rock, driven by Read more
Last week at the legendary Power Station, a Dario Cohen recording session came to life in the best possible way. After three focused pre-production sessions with my dear friend Rob Mathes, we were incredibly fortunate to be joined by the venerable Will Lee on bass and background vocals, along with Shawn Pelton on drums and percussion. Having musicians of this caliber in the room brings a level of trust, depth, and musical conversation Read more
As an in-demand guitarist and C Sharp Consulting partner, Gerey Johnson is officially out of town more often than he’s in town—and the tour scorecard above is all the proof you need. Between club dates, theaters, festivals, and not one but multiple Smooth Jazz Cruises, we’re starting to wonder what his frequent-flyer miles situation looks like. (We’re guessing… elite status everywhere.) From Charlotte and Nashville to Atlanta, New Read more
So, here’s what’s been going on with Gerey Johnson and C Sharp lately (because if you know Gerey, and Kent, you know they got stuff going on). Yoshi’s – Oakland First up, Yoshi’s. Yeah, that Yoshi’s — the legendary spot where you don’t get on the bill unless you actually know what you’re doing. Gerey tore it up there recently, (with Richard Elliot), proving (again) that his guitar chops Read more
Posted July 20, 2025 The annual Gerey Johnson Birthday Party lit up the night on Saturday, July 19th at The Venue at the Loews Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Packed with talent, groove, and Gerey’s signature blend of biting wit and charm, the evening was a true celebration of music and community. The stage featured a stellar lineup: powerhouse guest vocalist Rebecca Jade brought the soul, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal added Read more
We just wrapped an amazing couple of days with Matt Hennessy at VSOP Studios in Chicago, where we mixed four new tracks in Dolby Atmos—a cutting-edge immersive audio format that’s changing how music is experienced. Under the expert guidance of our dear friend and esteemed engineer Freddie Breitberg at the console, with me, hopefully offering invaluable input, the sessions felt both technically intense and creatively effortless. By the time we signed Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kent AndersonC Sharp Consulting, LLCkent@c-sharpconsulting.com312-805-2440www.c-sharpconsulting.com Chicago, IL — (June 23, 2025) — With a career spanning decades and genres—from glam rock and punk to acoustic soul—Cohen has carved out a singular voice in the independent music world. Known for his emotionally rich songwriting, gritty authenticity, and deep catalog, he is now focused on new recordings and connecting with a new generation of listeners. “Dario’s Read more
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